Original British P-1864 Nepalese Gurkha Snider Two Band Short Rifle made with British Parts - Nakku Arsenal Brown Bess Musket Parts M-404A1 marked body indicates production

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Original British P-1864 Nepalese Gurkha Snider Two Band Short Rifle made with British Parts - Nakku Arsenal Brown Bess Musket Parts M-404A1 marked body indicates productionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a Two Band Pattern 1864 Snider short rifle, most likely assembled at the NAKKU ARSENAL in KATHMANDU under British Supervision. Unlike most that we see, this one is made using BRITISH MARKED parts, including the barrel, receiver, and breech block. The lock and stock look to be Nepalese or Indian manufacture, and are really quite nice. Both are completely unmarked. In the 19th early 19th